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Reflections on the ALIA Mentoring Program

Jacinta Ward — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:05:51 +0000

Thinking about applying for the ALIA Mentoring Scheme? In this reflective piece, mentee Jacinta Ward and mentor Martin Payne share their experiences of the program, exploring the value of a well-matched mentoring relationship, the insights gained through strategic conversations, and the lasting professional connections that can emerge along the way.

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A New Era for Government and Special Libraries

Hayley Webster — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:40:32 +0000

There are over 2,000 special libraries in Australia, yet many of them are buried inside larger organisations and lack visibility. This is the challenge and opportunity of working in a special library – special librarians must tailor their skills and services to match their organisation’s mission or risk losing relevance

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From shushing to singalongs: noise in public libraries

Virginia van Engelen — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:22:10 +0000

A while ago, I came across an online article in the Washington Post with the catchy title “It’s okay for libraries to be loud! Take it from me, a librarian.” In it, Karen McPherson, a staff member at a public library in the US, described being shushed by a patron. Clearly amused at this reversal… Read More »

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Knowledge, reading and culture

Dr Matthew Kelly — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:50:36 +0000

Adult non-fiction is where libraries stop sounding abstract and start making calls. This item or that one. Credible or crank. Solid synthesis or confident nonsense. Worth a place in a public collection, or not. These decisions happen every day, thousands of times, in every public library—and they are epistemic judgements whether we call them that… Read More »

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Professional development at QUT library

Sal Kleine — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:29:22 +0000

Introduction New technologies, evolving client behaviours, and changing information practices continue to redefine the role of libraries. Library and information professionals must seek to expand their skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality services that meet the developing needs of clients and communities (Australian Library and Information Association [ALIA], 2025). Professional development (PD) helps library staff… Read More »

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